Can žebra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Poland?

In Poland, medium rare is called "Średnio krwisty". Rare is "Krwisty" and well done is "Dobrze wysmażony".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Poland?

Ask for "Poproszę szponder w długich kawałkach" when looking for žebra in Poland.

What is žebra in Poland?

Q: What is žebra in Poland?

žebra is the Czech Republic retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Poland, the same cut is most often labeled szponder.

Q: What is žebra called in Poland?

Look for szponder—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is žebra from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

Close match

zebra

is very similar to szponder in Poland

Ask for: szponder

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

rib primal · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In Poland

szponder

Say this at the butcher

“Poproszę szponder w długich kawałkach”

'Szponder in long pieces' — clarifies you want BBQ-style, not soup-cut

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → Poland

rareKrvavý→Krwisty48–55°C

medium rareStředně krvavý→Średnio krwisty55–60°C

mediumStředně propečený→Średnio wysmażony60–65°C

well donePropečený→Dobrze wysmażony70–100°C

Polish cuisine traditionally favors well-done. Medium rare is a modern restaurant preference.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“žebra” in Czech Republic maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Poland, look for labels such as szponder. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.